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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.66, 48,389.08 and 12,271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.66, 48,389.08 and 12,271.41 is: 18,402.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.66 : 48,389.08 = 12,271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.66/48,389.08 = 12,271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.66x = 48,389.08 × 12,271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.66x = 593,801,967.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,801,967.58/32,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,402.96

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